CVE-2012-3739: Low severity iphone os vulnerability
Published Sep 20, 2012
·Updated
The Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement via vectors involving use of the camera.
Affected Software
40 affected components
apple iPhone OS<=5.1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.0.0
apple iPhone OS=1.0.1
apple iPhone OS=1.0.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1.0
apple iPhone OS=1.1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.1.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1.3
apple iPhone OS=1.1.4
apple iPhone OS=1.1.5
apple iPhone OS=2.0
apple iPhone OS=2.0.0
apple iPhone OS=2.0.1
apple iPhone OS=2.0.2
apple iPhone OS=2.1
apple iPhone OS=2.1.1
apple iPhone OS=2.2
apple iPhone OS=2.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.0
apple iPhone OS=3.0.1
apple iPhone OS=3.1
apple iPhone OS=3.1.2
apple iPhone OS=3.1.3
apple iPhone OS=3.2
apple iPhone OS=3.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.2.2
apple iPhone OS=4.0
apple iPhone OS=4.0.1
apple iPhone OS=4.0.2
apple iPhone OS=4.1
apple iPhone OS=4.2.1
apple iPhone OS=4.2.5
apple iPhone OS=4.2.8
apple iPhone OS=4.3.0
apple iPhone OS=4.3.1
apple iPhone OS=4.3.2
apple iPhone OS=4.3.3
apple iPhone OS=4.3.5
apple iPhone OS=5.0
apple iPhone OS=5.0.1
Event History
Sep 20, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3739?
CVE-2012-3739 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass passcode protections.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3739?
To fix CVE-2012-3739, update your Apple iOS device to version 6.0 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2012-3739?
CVE-2012-3739 affects Apple iOS versions earlier than 6.0, including all versions up to 5.1.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3739?
CVE-2012-3739 is a physical security vulnerability that allows local attackers to bypass passcode requirements.
5
Can CVE-2012-3739 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-3739 requires physical proximity to exploit the vulnerability.